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SAE J404 8620 vs IS 4432 20Ni2Cr2Mo2-S

Strong Match — 97.8% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

SAE J404 8620 (SAE J404:2000) and IS 4432 20Ni2Cr2Mo2-S (IS 4432:1988) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Alloy Steel category. SAE J404 8620 is typically used for chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope, while IS 4432 20Ni2Cr2Mo2-S is commonly used for forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts. SAE J404 8620 is defined under SAE International, originating from United States, while IS 4432 20Ni2Cr2Mo2-S is defined under Bureau of Indian Standards (IS), originating from India.

As per chemical composition, SAE J404 8620 vs IS 4432 20Ni2Cr2Mo2-S is a 97.8% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a strong match overall at 97.8%.

Frequently Compared With SAE J404 8620:
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Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
97.8%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
97.8%
Specifications
Property SAE J404 8620 IS 4432 20Ni2Cr2Mo2-S
Standard SAE J404:2000 IS 4432:1988
Category Alloy Steel Alloy Steel
C (%) 0.18-0.23 0.18-0.23
Cr (%) 0.40-0.60 0.40-0.60
Mn (%) 0.70-0.90 0.70-0.90
Mo (%) 0.15-0.25 0.15-0.25
Ni (%) 0.40-0.70 0.40-0.70
P (%) <=0.030 <=0.035
S (%) <=0.040 0.020-0.035
Si (%) 0.15-0.35 0.15-0.35
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property SAE J404 8620 IS 4432 20Ni2Cr2Mo2-S
Core Tensile Strength Not specified 850-1200 MPa (16 mm) / 800-1150 MPa (30 mm) / 750-1050 MPa (63 mm)
Core Yield Strength Not specified >=600 MPa (16 mm) / >=550 MPa (30 mm) / >=520 MPa (63 mm)
Core Elongation Not specified >=8% (16 mm) / >=9% (30 mm) / >=10% (63 mm)
Core Reduction of Area Not specified >=35% (16 mm) / >=35% (30 mm) / >=40% (63 mm)
Hardness, annealed (A) Not specified <=217 HB
Typical Applications
SAE J404 8620
Chemistry-only alloy steel grade; see the composition notes for product scope
IS 4432 20Ni2Cr2Mo2-S
Forgings and fabrication of case-hardened machine or automobile parts
Can SAE J404 8620 Be Substituted With IS 4432 20Ni2Cr2Mo2-S?
SAE J404 8620 and IS 4432 20Ni2Cr2Mo2-S overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 4432 20Ni2Cr2Mo2-S is often considered as a substitute for SAE J404 8620 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between SAE J404 8620 and IS 4432 20Ni2Cr2Mo2-S?
Both grades share a similar composition profile; see the specification table above for the exact chemistry and mechanical property values.
Can SAE J404 8620 be substituted with IS 4432 20Ni2Cr2Mo2-S?
SAE J404 8620 and IS 4432 20Ni2Cr2Mo2-S overlap closely enough on chemistry and mechanical properties that IS 4432 20Ni2Cr2Mo2-S is often considered as a substitute for SAE J404 8620 in many applications. Always confirm the specific property range your application needs before substituting, and check with your supplier's mill certificate.